Travel by motorbike — Large

Business travel · Road transport · Motorbike

DEFRA 2026Scope 3*activity based

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0.13252 kgCO2e/km in 2025

GHG Breakdown

CO₂

0.1307

kgCO2e/km

CH₄

0.0013

kgCO2e/km

N₂O

0.0005

kgCO2e/km

Record

Identifier: d571752e1d01
Activity: Travel by motorbike — Large
Activity class: Business travel · Road transport · Motorbike
Category: transport
Sub-category: Motorbike
Region: GBR · United Kingdom
Value: 0.13252 kgCO2e/km
Scope: Scope 3*
Scope 3 category: Category 6
Methodology: activity based
GWP: AR5 / GWP100
Vintage year: 2026
Published: 2026
Source reference: Factors by Category sheet, ID 25_302_3079_4_1
Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DEFRA)
License: Open Government Licence v3.0
Verified: 2026-07-31 · DESNZ

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Citation

DEFRA 2026, Travel by motorbike — Large, Factors by Category sheet, ID 25_302_3079_4_1

Methodology

Derived from direct physical activity measurements (litres, kilometres, kilograms). The most accurate approach where activity data exists.

Notes

* Scope 3 boundary · Use this factor for Scope 3 Category 6 passenger road journeys undertaken for business in vehicles outside the reporting organisation’s ownership or control. Choose the car, motorbike, bus, coach, or taxi record and unit that match the travel data available. Separate factors apply to employee commuting, owned or controlled vehicles, freight transport, rail travel, and upstream well-to-tank emissions.

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